Advertisement
If you have a new account but are having problems posting or verifying your account, please email us on hello@boards.ie for help. Thanks :)
Hello all! Please ensure that you are posting a new thread or question in the appropriate forum. The Feedback forum is overwhelmed with questions that are having to be moved elsewhere. If you need help to verify your account contact hello@boards.ie
Please note that it is not permitted to have referral links posted in your signature. Keep these links contained in the appropriate forum. Thank you.

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2055940817/signature-rules
Hi there,
There is an issue with role permissions that is being worked on at the moment.
If you are having trouble with access or permissions on regional forums please post here to get access: https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058365403/you-do-not-have-permission-for-that#latest

Belt Squeal when cold

  • 16-10-2012 8:57am
    #1
    kiddums
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,308 ✭✭✭


    Theres a belt squeal from my engine when the engine is cold and I'm in a low gear.
    I'm thinking this might be the alternator belt. The belts were done about 4 months ago. Has it just lost some tension or is it something more?
    If it's just tension how do I tighten it? Its a 98 e11 Corolla with a 4e-fe engine.


Comments

  • #2
    Muckie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,763 ✭✭✭Muckie


    Check the condition of the belt, lots of cracks and missing pieces would point to worn belt.

    If its good and still squealing possible a worn bearing in the alternator.


  • #3
    Nissan doctor
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,223 ✭✭✭Nissan doctor


    If the belts were only done recently then they may need re tensioning now that they have bedded in as the corolla uses manual tensioners.

    Also check to make sure that there is no oil leak onto the belts.


  • #4
    kiddums
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,308 ✭✭✭kiddums


    Nissan doctor wrote: »
    If the belts were only done recently then they may need re tensioning now that they have bedded in as the corolla uses manual tensioners.

    Also check to make sure that there is no oil leak onto the belts.
    I'll check the belts for damage or oil.
    How do I properly tension them? Never done it before.


Advertisement